6.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)
The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)
Overview
Peter Parker is an outcast high schooler abandoned by his parents as a boy, leaving him to be raised by his Uncle Ben and Aunt May. Like most teenagers, Peter is trying to figure out who he is and how he got to be the person he is today. As Peter discovers a mysterious briefcase that belonged to his father, he begins a quest to understand his parents' disappearance – leading him directly to Oscorp and the lab of Dr. Curt Connors, his father's former partner. As Spider-Man is set on a collision course with Connors' alter ego, The Lizard, Peter will make life-altering choices to use his powers and shape his destiny to become a hero.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
6.8
Overview
Peter Parker is an outcast high schooler abandoned by his parents as a boy, leaving him to be raised by his Uncle Ben and Aunt May. Like most teenagers, Peter is trying to figure out who he is and how he got to be the person he is today. As Peter discovers a mysterious briefcase that belonged to his father, he begins a quest to understand his parents' disappearance – leading him directly to Oscorp and the lab of Dr. Curt Connors, his father's former partner. As Spider-Man is set on a collision course with Connors' alter ego, The Lizard, Peter will make life-altering choices to use his powers and shape his destiny to become a hero.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film primarily focuses on apolitical themes of individual responsibility, personal growth, and the consequences of scientific ambition, without explicitly promoting a specific political ideology. Its narrative centers on a hero's journey rather than societal critique or political commentary.
The movie features traditional casting for its primary roles, with no explicit race or gender swaps of established characters. The narrative maintains a neutral to positive framing of traditional identities and does not incorporate explicit DEI themes as central to its plot.
Secondary
The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The storyline centers on Peter Parker's origin, his relationship with Gwen Stacy, and his conflict with Dr. Curt Connors, without incorporating any queer representation.
The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The story is centered on cisgender characters and their development, with no plot points or character arcs related to transgender identity. Therefore, the film has no net impact on the portrayal of transsexual individuals.
The film features Gwen Stacy as a significant female character, but her role in action sequences is primarily supportive and intellectual. She does not engage in or win close-quarters physical combat against male opponents. No other female characters participate in combat.
All major characters in The Amazing Spider-Man (2012), including Peter Parker, Gwen Stacy, and Dr. Curt Connors, maintain their established canonical genders from the source material.
All major characters in The Amazing Spider-Man (2012), including Peter Parker, Gwen Stacy, and Dr. Curt Connors, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with their established comic book counterparts. No instances of race swapping were identified.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.9
6.7
Critic Ratings
7.1
6.6
Who Made This
Actors
| Name | Role | Gender | Race | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Andrew Garfield | Spider-Man / Peter Parker | Male | White |  United States |
Emma Stone | Gwen Stacy | Female | White | United States |
Rhys Ifans | The Lizard / Dr. Curt Connors | Male | White |  Unknown |
Denis Leary | Captain Stacy | Male | White | United States |
Martin Sheen | Uncle Ben | Male | White | United States |
Sally Field | Aunt May | Female | White | United States |
Irrfan Khan | Rajit Ratha | Male | South Asian |  India |
Campbell Scott | Richard Parker | Male | White | United States |
Embeth Davidtz | Mary Parker | Female | White | United States |
Chris Zylka | Flash Thompson | Male | White | United States |
Max Charles | Peter Parker (Age 4) | Male | White | United States |
Stan Lee | School Librarian | Male | White | United States |
Actor Breakdown
Gender
Male
Female
75%
25%
Race
White
92%
South Asian
8%
Nationalities
United States
83%
Unknown
8%
India
8%
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